Revision as of 16:15, July 20, 2008

See Advancement for the entire advancement trail within all Scouting programs.See Awards for all advancement and special opportunities awards.

Ranks in the Scouting program phases signify experience and knowledge. Some have tenure requirements, while others have no set time frame.

Ranks are stations of progression along an advancement trail in Scouting. Along with ranks, recognition for an achievement along an advancement trail may also be a be an advancement award or badge. For example, the Sea Scouting advancement trail comprised entirely of ranks; Venturing is exclusively advancement awards.

The Boy Scout requirements for advancement is the basis for Varsity Scout advancement. There are no ranks for Varsity Scouts outside the Eagle trail; they are however eligible to earn advancement awards available only to Varsity Scouts.